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    Borneo Eatery

    4.3 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Lissa L.

    Cutest little hole in the wall in Alhambra. Given the diversity of our orders, we pretty much ordered the entire menu. I can happily say that we loved everything we got. Looks like their menu has nothing but winners. I got the rendang. For the price, my plate offered so much value in exchange for the $16.50 it cost. The ratio of protein to rice to veggies was more than reasonable. It was delicious and authentic! I didn't find it spicy. They add some sort of sambal to your plate so if you wish to, you could increase the heat. The bathroom was clean. So was the entire restaurant. And the staff were solicitous and ready to accommodate our needs. Given the level of hospitality we experienced as well as the incredible value we got from our very satisfying meal, you can bet we'll be back very soon.

    Roti
    Deweyne L.

    Borneo Eatery had been on my list for a while and being a fan of the food from that region made it a must try. The place can get busy so just be prepared for that. I went with the Borneo Seafood with flat rice noodles, good portion size and well seasoned. But the smoky flavor was what really got me. That's the kind of thing that makes a dish memorable.

    Roti Prata
    Christian E.

    The milk tea with jelly is a must-try! We ordered 3 dishes for the two of us: Roti Prata: The sauce has a strong, delicious flavor. Just dip the roti in and enjoy! Chicken Rice and Egg noodle were good, but in my opinion, the chicken was a bit too sweet.

    Singapore Laksa
    Hailey S.

    this was my first time trying this cuisine. we were nicely greeted and seated. staff was very nice we ordered a few dishes: hokkien mie, roti, laksa. i liked the hokkien mie noodles but the toppings were not my favorite. my friend enjoyed them though! roti was soft and crispy. very light and tasted great with the sauce laksa had a nice coconut flavor. i loved the noodles in this dish!! inside feels very homey and there is a good amount of seating.

    Could get this dish ANYWHERE and better
    Jenny L.

    Did not care for the service nor the food. We arrived before the restaurant opens. Parking lot in the back was already full, which I can only imagine that it was the employees that were parking there. Free Public parking is available in the public parking structure off 1st Street for 4 hours ($70 parking ticket if you get cited beyond 4 hrs) Anyways, the servers were very rude. Communication was horrible. They would be annoyed with us that we didn't know what dishes we wanted and that we didn't want the spice level offered. They would not explain to us what type of noodles the dishes had nor let us know what was popular. Ice water was brought to us with barely an ice or maybe 2-3 that were 98% melted to no ice at all. Ice coffee tastes more like milk than it did coffee. And the creepy servers would just stay there hanging over you watching you eat and waiting for you to leave. We were the first ones there requesting a table for a party of 6 and they acted like we were bothering them. Kept asking if we were ready to order when our entire party had not yet arrived.

    Borneo style rice noodles, Singapore laksa, Roti Prata, Chicken Satay, Nasi Lemak (Beef Rendang)
    Candyce P.

    Super delicious Indonesian/singaporean/malaysian food. It's a cute little mom and pop shop and the service was super quick! The portions weren't too big so we were able to share a bunch of dishes among the whole table. Chicken satay - 5/5 Super moist and the sauce it came with had a rlly nice sweet and salty flavor Roti - 5/5 The roti was really flaky and soft and paired really well with the curry sauce Beef rendang- 4/5 A bit on the spicy side and the beef was a bit dry, but overall still delicious. I do wish it came w a little more meat tho Singapore laksa - 4/5 LOVED the coconut flavor of the laksa. The noodles were slightly overcooked tho and again, I wish it came w more protein Borneo style rice noodles - 4/5 Tastes exactly like what you expect -- sweet, salty, w added freshness from the bean sprouts and vegetables Overall, would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. I could def see this becoming a staple restaurant for me if I lived in the 626

    Chicken Satay
    Leon C.

    As a born and semi-bred Malaysian, Borneo Eatery is a solid pick for those looking to try or revisit borneo-cuisine. Came in early on a Friday and was greeted with friendly service. Ordering was quick and we were checked in on a handful of times. The staff were attentive and smiley. I got the Nasi Lemak as that was a personal favourite of mine growing up. It didn't exactly hit the spot but it definitely surprised me in a good way. The chopped up chicken allowed for a crispier exterior but also meant less juicy meat. Cabbage as a side was new to me, but was fresh and creamy. Solid sambal, though I'd personally like it a touch hotter. Overall a different take that works and makes it a wonderful, easy to eat rice dish. Chicken satay was great! Nutty sauce with a crispy garnish. It's missing the smoky flavour but the meat was cooked very well. A casual, family-friendly, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that lives up to it's name.

    Chris C.

    Plenty of well lit seating inside, Very attentive staff, I was greeted immediately entering the restaurant. I asked for takeout and was handed a menu. Right when I set down the menu someone came up to take my order. The flavor isn't strong, almost bland. The best way for me to explain it is if you took yesterday's leftovers and threw it all together. Hokkien mie- Taste like chicken broth with a instant ramen packet Topped with tea egg, yesterdays chassiu, and some butter chicken. Overall the service is good, response time good, cleanliness good.

    Borneo Style
    Erin K.

    The food was delicious! It was my first time going here, so we tried a little of everything. My favorite was definitely the chicken satay, it was so flavorful and came with 5 skewers, which I thought was pretty good for the price. My other favorite was the hokkien mie, the noodles were a nice texture and I really liked the chicken in them The borneo style fried rice and nasi campur plate were also yummy! Loved the char siu The roti was good, but I do not think the portion was good considering the price ($9.50 for 2) The service was ok, we did sit there for awhile before someone came over & we could ask for the check. Also, parking is kind of hard, you either can do street or there is a lot near the restaurant we parked at. Overall, it was yummy and I would go again!

    Nasi Lemak (Beef Rendang)
    Helen W.

    A small little place and very casual. I probably would walk right by it normally but the food was excellent. The service was good. We loved the satay and the noodles stirred fry (only wished that we got the flat noodles liked we ordered).

    Joe L.

    It was my first time here and I was amazed by the food and friendly staff! Ordered: 1) Roti Prata: loved the texture of the roti and the curry-like sauce on the side 2) Singapore Laksa: felt so comforting! Never had Laksa before so I don't have anything to compare it to. But I loved how much ingredients they pack into a single bowl! All of this with noodles in a sweet and savory curry broth :) 3) Chicken satay Rice Combo: IMO, this was the highlight of the meal! The chicken was super juicy and the satay sauce was so delicious and you have to pair this with some coconut rice! Amazing combo! Would definitely come back just for this!

    Ian L.

    Great flavors and a wide selection of options from this place. As Indonesian/Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine goes, this is a solid choice. The restaurant itself has pretty spacious seating and the staff is quite attentive. Their satay and roti were really solid appetizers. Their Singapore Laksa, Rendang, and Borneo Seafood noodles were ordered by our party and they loved it. The Rendang was a little too much on the spicy side. I had the Kalimantan with flat noodles and loved it. Absolutely worth a visit or two!

    Fried chicken, 2-3 different kinds of veggies, flat noodles. Some eggs I think.
    Zhu A.

    This is my first time trying in this restaurant, thanks to my Indonesian friend, he invited me to join with him. The environment is very vintage and the food that I ordered was pretty good. I love that. And also the service from that restaurant especially the staffs are very friendly. Maybe someday I should try others things from the menu. They all look good.

    Takeout, some noodles and rice

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    The Laksa is to die for. Comparable to the one I had in Malaysia. I don't normally like shrimp based soups but this was good

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    Ask the Community - Borneo Eatery

    How many cars can park in the parking lot behind the building?

    There's a public parking structure with multiple floors.

    Where to park?

    There is a parking structure right behind the restaurant.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Nope. All seating is inside.

    Is there an air conditioning?

    Yes. But weak

    Is it halal?

    No, it's not. Menu contains pork dishes.

    Open for dinning in now?

    Yes. Dine in is available. Smaller space and okay spaced tables. About 3-5 ft apart.

    Is it open for indoor dining now?

    Yes but the AC is ehhhh okay? but the food is great so it evens out. Fairly good 👍

    Are there any vegan options?

    if you open the menu.........

    What's to order for the 1st time visiting there? the must ? thanks!

    Mie karet indo - #9!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Is this the same owner as Uncle Fung's? The food looks almost identical.

    Previous answer is wrong, call and ask if you don't believe me. The owner of Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine is Uncle Fung. As for Uncle Fung Borneo Eatery, it already says who… Read more

    Is it still cash only? Does it get crowded with a wait? I have a two year old and waiting is not an option ?.

    They accept credit card; yes there can be a wait if you go during peak dining time as there's not many tables inside.

    Any vegetarian rice or noodle dishes ? Not just appetizer

    Yes! I always order their laksa with no meat and they sub with tofu and taste AMAAAZING! Also mie goreng Karet ( fried chewy noodle no meat ) delish and also fried kwetiau!

    Do you have to delivery? Just in Alhambra High School.

    Yes, they do. They do delivery through grubhub apps.

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